Johnson Asks House Republicans for 1 More Stopgap Funding Bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is done with short-term continuing resolutions—after this one. Mr. Johnson defended his decision to present a “laddered” stopgap spending bill as both a useful innovation and a last resort in a Nov. 14 press conference held just ahead of a House debate on the measure. “This was a very important first step to … change how Washington works,” Mr. Johnson said. “I think every member in that room agrees that that’s an important innovation, and it changes the way things are done.” Moments later, the speaker said he would never use that tool again. “The House Republican Conference is committed to never being in this situation again. I’m done with short-term CRs,” Mr. Johnson said....